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THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

August 13, 2017

SCRIPTUREPASSAGESFORAUGUST20,2017THETWENTIETHSUNDAYINORDINARYTIME

ISAIAH56.1,6-7ROMANS11.13-15,29-32

MATTHEW15.21-28

“You of little faith, why did you doubt?” (Matthew 14.31)

“Our life must be centered on what is essential, on Jesus Christ. Everything else is secondary. ” (Pope Francis)

Happy Feast Day Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth! Come and celebrate the Feast of the Assumption, our archdiocesan feast day, with Archbishop Anthony Mancini at the 12:15pm Mass at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica. During this Mass, Archbishop Mancini will also make an act of consecration to Mary in honor of Canada’s 150th Birthday. The Canadian bishops took the initiative this year to consecrate our country to Mary. This gesture of faith entrusts our country, its leadership, our dioceses, and every member of our family of faith to Mary’s maternal care. All are welcome! A reception will follow in the church hall. For our Acadian region it is also a special day: it is National Acadian Day! Félicitations à tous notre amies dans les communites acadies dans l’Archdiocèse d’Halifax-Yarmouth! Pope Francis urges us to seek Mary’s intercession, most notably in the opening words of the closing prayer he offers at the end of his apostolic exhortation, Joy of the Gospel: On August 15 let us seek in a particular way the intercession of Mary as we seek to bring about God’s kingdom in our local Church.

Summer: A time for Transformation.

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church - PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH - SECTION ONE “I BELIEVE” – “WE BEIEVE” CHAPTER ONE MAN’S CAPACITY FOR GOD.

IN BRIEF 44 Man is by nature and vocation a religious being. Coming from God, going toward God, man lives a fully human life only if he freely lives by his bond with God. 45 Man is made to live in communion with God in whom he finds happiness: When I am completely united to you, there will be no more sorrow or trials; entirely full of you, my life will be complete (St. Augustine, Conf. 10, 28, 39: PL 32, 795}. 46 When he listens to the message of creation and to the voice of conscience, man can arrive at certainty about the existence of God, the cause and the end of everything. 47 The Church teaches that the one true God, our Creator and Lord, can be known with certainty from his works, by the natural light of human reason 48 We really can name God, starting from the manifold perfections of his creatures, which are likenesses of the infinitely perfect God, even if our limited language cannot exhaust the mystery. 49 Without the Creator, the creature vanishes (GS 36). This is the reason why believers know that the love of Christ urges them to bring the light of the living God to those who do not know him or who reject him.

To all visitors We are pleased that you have taken time

from your leisure schedule to worship with us today.

May you be blessed!

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REMEMBER Parish costs do not take a vacation. Thank you for your financial generosity!

P.A.D. – PRE-AUTHORIZED DEBIT A convenient method to ensure your donation is received while you are on vacation or unable to attend the Eucharistic celebration. Please consider using this method and contact the parish office to complete the required form.

WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Ice Cream Sundaes - $2 each (Available after mass at the kitchen pickup window.)

EQUIP: FORMATION FOR THE NEW EVANGELIZATION Application deadline is August 15, info at www.halifaxyarmouth.org RECEIVING THE PARISH BULLETIN WHILE AWAY: Go to the Saint Paul Parish website www.saintpauldartmouth.weebly.com

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES ROOM Is open before mass each Sunday. Available are candles, rosaries, cards, crosses etc.

PRAYER INTENTIONS Brian Doherty and family Jeanne Richard Dorothy Briggs Nancy and Bill Withers Janet Tufts Margie MacNeil Josephine Day Saint Paul Parish “Three Year Pastoral Plan”

It has been said, “Everyone believes in something”. As Catholic Christians, we profess a faith in God through His Son Jesus Christ. But how well do we know this person who took on our human form, except sin, suffered and died for us and opened for us eternal life? By our baptism we are to live our lives as He has shown us. This can be an easy task when everything is going our way, but how are we when difficulties arise, when we experience pain and suffering, when our loved one is experiencing difficulties? Is our relationship with Jesus such that we can follow Him in good times AND through difficult times? Knowing about someone isn’t the same as knowing that person. Our relationship with Jesus is demonstrated by the life we lead and the faith we exemplify each day.

WEBSITE /TWITTER For more information and pictures of events at Saint Paul Parish please visit our website. A copy of the bulletin, as well as, information regarding ministries, prayer, and faith formation is available. Keep in touch with us on TWITTER as well.

SICK OR HOMEBOUND If you know of a parishioner who is in hospital, sick or homebound, please notify the parish office.

A.A. MEETING Held every Saturday at 2 pm in the church hall. Enter by the “orange door”.

UPCOMING EVENTS Feast of the Assumption of Mary – August 15 – 12:15 pm at Saint Mary’s Basilica – Archdiocese Feast Day and Consecration of Canada to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed – August 17 at 7pm at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Lower Sackville NS. MASS INTENTIONS

August 15 – Agnes Hewitt

MARRIAGE NOTICE Lauren Langlois and Nicholas Bell, August 18, 2017 Pray that their union will imitate God’s love for us all.

CLEANERS WANTED We are in need of individuals who can give time to clean the church for weekend celebrations. Those who have worked tirelessly for many years, are not able to continue in this ministry. So that no one person has to take on this ministry by himself or herself, a schedule is prepared. If you are able to serve in this ministry please contact Bill Yochoff or the parish office.

JOB OPPORTUNITY Chalice, Bedford NS seeking two Sponsor/Child Representatives Information on website www.chalice.ca

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER Seeking Mary’s intercession

THREE-YEAR PASTORAL PLAN Copies are available on the table located in the church foyer. Implementation of the plan will begin in the fall 2017

MASS CANCELLATION AUGUST 17. Due to Fr. Charlie’s eye surgery. Please pray for his recovery.